Pleasant Valley School District staff presented the 2025 summer school summary and the board voted to accept the report. Officials described stable participation, improved attendance, and tighter staffing practices that helped reduce costs.

Key findings the presentation noted included 151 K–5 students enrolled (unchanged from the prior year) and 19 junior-high students. District staff said the program focused on core reading and math skills with low student-to-teacher ratios, and that many instructional positions were filled by certified teachers rather than a larger number of paraprofessionals used in prior years.

Staff said changes to program timing — including consolidating the program into a 10-day schedule just before the district’s family week — and more intentional selection criteria have reduced absences and clarified staffing needs. The presentation also noted that the extended school year (ESY) services for eligible students were co-located at Hopewell (Hope Holes/Hopewell in the transcript) in recent years to ensure a consistent nursing presence and better staffing for students with higher medical needs.

Budget and operational notes: The report lists a bottom-line program cost that is lower than the previous year despite similar enrollment; district staff attributed the lower cost to fewer paraprofessional hires and streamlined curricular materials. Staff said they will analyze fall assessment data to quantify program impact on student outcomes.

Board action: A motion to accept the 2025 summer school report carried on a roll-call vote. Director Wheeler moved the motion and Director Kunkle seconded, according to the transcript.

Staff thanked summer teachers and support staff, and the board acknowledged district employees who organized and ran the program. District leaders said they will continue to evaluate scheduling and outreach to boost awareness of the program among families.